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Keith Hogan, business tenant at 547 and 551 N Fairview, voiced concerns with <br />parking impacts, access to his space(s) on Sundays; stated church had not <br />provided expansion information to businesses nor addressed the CC&Rs. He <br />requested a continuance. <br />Jason Wynder, business tenant, presented photos of current parking impacts, <br />voiced concerns that parking study had not been provided; indicated potential for <br />lowering property value with restrictions imposed by new land use for church; <br />neighboring tenants were not informed; and would like to know aspects of lease <br />with OCTA. <br />Robert Hunt, business tenant at 519 N Fairview, expressed concerns that church <br />activities on weekends also exist during the week for the overall site after 5:00 <br />p.m., inquired about church precedence, and commented that the CEQA <br />exemptions provided in the staff report did not adequately analyze potential <br />environmental impacts. <br />M. A. Querashi, owner of Calco International on Fairview and Civic Center, <br />stated that he currently allows the church to use his property for weekend parking <br />and is willing to continue to do so. <br />Applicant Rudy Ortiz spoke in support of the expansion to accommodate the <br />growing membership and reduce the number of services on Sunday. He <br />acknowledged the lack of outreach with the neighboring tenants. Mr. Ortiz stated <br />the church was negotiating with Goodwill Industries for additional parking. <br />The public hearing was closed. <br />MOTION: Continue the public hearing for a month (April 28, 2008); that the <br />Commission be provided with a copy of the parking study, and that the applicant <br />obtain a written lease from OCTA. <br />MOTION: Leo SECOND: Mill <br />VOTE: AYES: Alderete, De La Torre, Leo, Mill (4) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSTAIN: None (0) <br />ABSENT: Betancourt, Gartner, Munoz (3) <br />3. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) <br />No public comments were made. <br />STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />4. Staff Comments <br />No staff comments were made. <br />5. Planning Commission Comments <br />Commissioner Mill <br />• Commented that the Little Saigon business district monument sign had <br />been demolished, apparently due to an accident. Mr. Kaufman responded <br />that investigation was underway with SAPD. <br />Chair Leo <br />• Suggested that the Public Works Agency provide public notification <br />regarding the street construction schedule. <br />• Inquired about timeline for the housing element. Planning Manager <br />Haluza provided the information. <br />Planning Commission Minutes 4 March 24, 2008 <br />